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Why Are We Not More Somber?

Today Is Not A Day Of Celebration For Me: Article by the wife of a 911 victim.....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristen-breitweiser/today-is-not-a-day-of-cel_b_856535.html

I have to agree with her, I mean - how could you not? 


She lost her husband on 911 and she's asking, where is the deeper reflection and why are we not more somber? 


No doubt, America did the right thing - Obama made the right 'call' but have these so-called "Celebrations" been the respectful response.. the empathetic response for those who lost loved ones that day? 
Partying on sacred ground for the death of the one responsible for the death of so many, including her husband - is that sincerity? 
God, Himself, said He takes no pleasure in the death of wicked people - Ezekiel 33:11 
We can be grateful for the victory - but somber. 


So she says.... 


"Forgive me, but I don't want to watch uncorked champagne spill onto hallowed ground where thousands were murdered in cold blood. 

And I don't want to see any ugly blood stained sheets as proof of death or justice.

Nor do I want to think about bullet-ridden corpses being dumped into the sea.

And it breaks my heart to witness young Americans cheer any death -- even the death of a horrible, evil, murderous person -- like it is some raucous tailgate party on a college campus.

Why are we not somber?

Where is the deeper, more meaningful reflection?"

Remembering

Accolades to Intel & Seal Team 6 for bringing Osama Bin Laden to justice!




I have visited ground zero a couple of times since 9/11 - sobering!
The grounds there are sacred - forever consecrated and devoted to the families who lost their loved ones and to our country! 

On this day, we remember the pain of yesterday but rejoice in the victory of today along with the many families who lost their loved ones in New York, at The Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

This beam was left standing in the rubble of the twin towers. I had heard about the 'World Trade Center Cross' but had to go see it for myself - Breathtaking! 


I have no doubt that God had His hands on every person that died that day. 
It's an evil, painful world in which we live because it's a 'fallen' world. 
God said we would suffer many troubles while here but He also said that He would deliver us from them all. I know in their death and in their suffering, they found life that day.




God Bless America!

A Spiritual Backbone!

I have never used my blog as an avenue to vent anger or frustration but there is something weighing on me, and I just have to lay this burden down. 


Where have all the real men gone?


Where are the men with "Spiritual Backbones?" Men like my grandfather, who knew how to take authority over satan and lead his family - not hide behind friends so he could? 
Double-minded, weak men with no spiritual spine are just puppets on satan's strings! 
Let's hear some teaching on this, "Church!" 
Now men have to have accountability partners so they don't cheat on their wife or look at porn on the Internet.
Please, give me a break! 
Do you not know that when you stand before God on judgement day, your "accountability partner" will not be there to hold your hand. You will stand alone before an Almighty God and give an account of every action, every word, and every thought you every had. 
Go ahead with that lame excuse of 'no one's perfect,' and it's true, no one is -  but stop using that for an excuse to fail in your walk with Christ. There was nothing weak or frail about Jesus and He certainly did not need someone to tell Him to 'Just say, No.' 
Men, God looks on the heart, therefore He knows your intentions... He knows your misguided mistakes from your calculated sin.
Jesus is returning for a bride that is spotless and without blemish. We are expected, even commanded, to seek after 'righteousness' not 'excuses' for carnality. 
Men, stop depending on someone else's faith and lead your family, your church and your life... 
Do the world a favor and grow a spiritual backbone!


*Disclaimer: This was not directed towards anyone specific. This is a generalization from my perspective. 

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Poem In Your Pocket Day

April is "National Poetry Month"

Today is 'Poem In Your Pocket Day.'

This is my favorite poem so this is the one I choose to carry with me today to share with my family and friends.

Our Greatest Fear 

it is our light not our darkness that most frightens us

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other
people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of
God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.

—Marianne Williamson

Friendly Obstacles

For every hill I've tried to climb, For every stone that bruised my feet, For all the blood and sweat and grime, For blinding storms and burning heat, My heart sings but a grateful song These are the things that made me strong! For all the heartache and the tears, For all the anguish and the pain, For gloomy days and fruitless years, And for the hopes that lived in vain, I do give thanks, for now I know These were the things that helped me grow! 'Tis not the softer things in life Which stimulate man's will to strive; But bleak adversity and strife Do most to keep man's will alive. O'er rose-strewn paths the weaklings creep, But brave hearts dare to climb the steep! -Anonymous